Class 4-Jan. 26

Agenda

1. Finish WebQuest/PowerPoint

• Inserting a Video
• Removing background of a graphic
• Saving as a Macro Enabled Slideshow
• Removing navigation toolbar at bottom
• Bernie Dodge Site

• Inserting YouTube Video
• Drag and Drop Tutorial
• Drag and Drop Template
• Good Job
• Try Again
• YouTube videos
• Inserting a hyperlink
• Inserting a picture and making it a hyperlink
• Shape to hyperlink (also inserting home button and sound and turning of advance mouse button)
• Shape transparent
• Inserting Action
• Creating Animation

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3. Discussion: Is there such a thing as a digital native?
Prensky
Who are digital natives? What is Prensky's basic assertion about them?
According to Prensky, what is the single biggest problem facing education?
What are some of the characteristics of digital natives?
Summarize Prensky's argument concerning attention span and the digital native.
What does he concede regarding reflection?
Bennett et al.
Who are digital immigrants?
What flaw does Bennett et al. find with Prensky's assertions regarding "digital natives"?
What does Bennett have to say about "digital natives" and emerging technologies?
Claim: "Digital natives" prefer to multitask. Bennett's response is...?
Summarize Bennett's stance on the claim that all "digital natives" learn a certain way.

Break (Transition)

4. Podcasting

• Audacity
• Podcast Rubric

Reading
No reading this week. You should use this time to work on your WebQuest.

Objectives

Objective	Assignment
1. Students will explore real-world issues and solve authentic problems using digital tools and resources	Students will create a WebQuest to teach Ky Core Content.
2. Students will design relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity	Students will create a WebQuest using PowerPoint to teach Ky Core Content.
3. Students will customize and personalize learning activities to address students' diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources	Students will create a WebQuest using PowerPoint to teach Ky Core Content.
4. Students will demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations.	Students will create a WebQuest using PowerPoint to teach Ky Core Content.
5. Students will communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats.	Include your email on your WebQuest.
7. Students will advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology.	Student will select appropriate sites for their WebQuest.
8. Students will address the diverse needs of all learners.	Students will provide assessment options and extend the lesson for diverse learners.
9. Students will evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning.	Course Readings